In many ways, airsoft is similar to paintball. Air guns – often called airsoft markers or BB guns – are used to shoot little plastic or biodegradable balls to...
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In recent years, gel blasters have become a controversial topic across Australia. Often mistaken as toys or harmless replicas, these devices have led to real-wo...
We’re thrilled to welcome Bob Alleary to our team as a regular contributor and outspoken advocate for the Airsoft community. Bob brings a deep passion for the s...
If you’ve ever seen a bunch of sugar-fuelled 10-year-olds trying to sit still during a birthday party, you’ll understand why children’s paintball has become suc...
Paintball first hit Australian shores in the late 1980s, following its rise in the United States as a recreational activity combining outdoor fun with tactical ...
The Queensland Government has opted not to align the state's regulations with the prevailing national standards, asserting that the current laws are appropriate...
West Australians in possession of a gel blaster after July 3 could face three years behind bars under a ban imposed amid concerns the toy guns look too much lik...
Alot of what is being dictated about Airsoft here in Australia, is that Airsoft guns are banned firearms. The following, albiet taken from Wikipedia, is the def...
Here we go guys, another hot debate around "toy guns". New to the scene, Gel Blasters are making waves as the next big thing in toys and simulated battle wea...
If this website ad on Hush Hush is to be believed, the anonymous advertiser is willing to pay someone £45,000 ($82,452 AUD) to help set up the three-day, airsof...
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